Registered Nurse
Chattanooga, Tennessee
RN
Still listed, seen today · Posted Aug 17
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What the listing says
Role
- Schedule
- Days
- Weekends
- Every weekend
- Term
- Permanent
- On the floor
- On call
- Setting
- Clinic
- Accepts
- RN
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
- Against the board
The median for nursing in Tennessee is $33/hr, across 154 postings. It covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.
About this role
Your future role at a glance
- Location: Chattanooga, TN
- Facility: Alexian PACE
- Department: Pace Clinic
Schedule
Day | Full-Time
Read the full posting
Salary range: $31.91 - $45.05 per hour Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity
Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.
Benefits that help you thrive
Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits Other
benefits
optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more
How you’ll make an impact in this role
Deliver high-quality, direct nursing care to PACE participants, including acute triage, blood draws, wound care, and participation in an after-hours/weekend on-call rotation. Collaborate with the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) to develop, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans, ensuring timely updates based on participant needs. Participate in IDT care plan and participant/family meetings, and perform assessments across care settings such as the PACE clinic, Adult Day Center, and participant residences. Educate participants, caregivers, and staff on health management and end-of-life care, with flexibility to travel to homes, long-term care, and assisted living facilities as needed.
What Minimum Requirements You’ll Need
Licensure / Certification / Registration
Required Credential(s)
BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted. Registered Nurse obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
Education
Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR Required professional licensure at time of hire.
What Additional Preferences We're Seeking
One or more years of RN experience. Home Health experience a plus.
Equal employment opportunity employer
Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.
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Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process. Our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system.
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Requirements
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- You’ll Need
Place
- City
- Chattanooga, Tennessee
- Median rent
- $1,256/mo
- Local household income
- $64,523/yr
- Metro price level
- 8% below the national average
rent and tenant-paid utilities
all local households, not nurse pay
Chattanooga area index 91.5, where 100 is the national average.
Chattanooga sits along the Tennessee River, framed by the Appalachian foothills. The revitalized Southside district and Walnut Street Bridge give the city a walkable, outdoorsy feel. Nurses relocating here find mid-size affordability, a growing medical corridor, and easy weekend access to trails, rivers, and mountain overlooks.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
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